Instructors
Jill Peakes
Toddler Time, Creative Movement & Dance, Tumble Dance 1 & 2, Yoga Fusion for Kids
Jill is a graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Adapted Physical Education. She has a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Special/Adapted Physical Education. Jill taught for many years in special education as a movement education specialist, working with children ages 2-21 in physical education, aquatics and dance. Prior to co-directing at Creative Vibe Studio, Jill taught for many years at Laura Boyer’s Creativity In Motion.
Currently, Jill teaches movement and physical education to preschoolers and early elementary age students at Copeland Run Academy in Downingtown and coaches youth field hockey and lacrosse. As a gymnast and athlete, Jill developed the love of movement at an early age. She believes everyone, any age or ability, should have the opportunity to enjoy and experience movement. What better way to do that than through dance. Music and movement….a beautiful combination!
Erin Flury
Creative Movement and Dance, Ballet 1, Tap/Jazz 1
Erin began dancing for the past 16 years and is trained in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. She has performed in numerous events including recitals, holiday parades, community events and fundraisers. Erin’s focus in dance has been with preschool to elementary age children. Erin obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work and currently works within the mental health field as a family based therapist. She has found over the years that dance has been a great emotional and creative outlet that she wishes to pass onto her students.
Olivia Goodwin
Tap , Jazz , Lyrical , Hip Hop
Olivia began dancing at the age of six and studied ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip-hop at Joan’s Dance Studio in Upland, PA. During her time at Joan’s she was a member of their dance company which traveled throughout the Pennsylvania and New Jersey for competitions, as well as performances at Hershey Park, PA and Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Olivia graduated from West Chester University in May 2013 earning a B.A in Theatre with a dance concentration. She was an active member of both University Theatre and University Dance Company. While at West Chester University Olivia developed a passion for improvisational movement, modern dance, musical theatre, and directing. Her choreography was seen in WCUT’s fall 2012 musical She Loves Me and spring 2013 musical A Year with Frog and Toad. Olivia was also the choreographer for the 12th and 13th annual AIDS Benefit which is a completely student run production of music, dance, and acting that raises money for the organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. After graduation, Olivia spent this past Halloween and Christmas seasons working in entertainment at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA as a parade and character performer. Olivia also works as a dance instructor at ACAC Fitness and Wellness teaching ballet and tap; she is beyond grateful that she is able to share her knowledge and love of dance/movement with others.
Catherine J. Vrencur
Adult Yoga
Catherine J. Vrencur (RYT 200) earned her Power Vinyasa Yoga Certification from Power Yoga Works, and her Thai-Yoga Assisted Asana Training from the Vedic Conservatory. Catherine’s Yoga practice began in 2002 when she found herself overwhelmed by the lack of balance between everyday life, family, career, fitness and sleep. After following the recommendation of a friend (whom she admired for remaining unruffled in a stressful work environment), Catherine experienced her first heated, Power Vinyasa Yoga class and loved it! She was amazed that Yoga could provide an intense workout similar to that of her former Martial Arts training. Moreover, she walked out of that class sweaty and smiling with rejuvenation and a newly found focus. Catherine currently teaches all-level Yoga classes (including: power, flow, family & chair). She enjoys incorporating her Yoga disciplines into a challenging and invigorating practice. She offers variations to either lighten or deepen a pose and provides assists as needed to ensure proper alignment. Catherine is a firm believer in sharing the benefits of her Yoga training with others, and wants everyone to walk away from their practice feeling empowered.
It is a privilege and an honor for Catherine to teach Yoga. And, she believes the best way she can thank all of her Instructors over the years is to give back what she has received. “Experience a Class for Yourself, Simply Come as you are, Step Forward and Shine!”